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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.03, 23,490.35 and 9,426.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.03, 23,490.35 and 9,426.57 is: 14,132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.03 : 23,490.35 = 9,426.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.03/23,490.35 = 9,426.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.03x = 23,490.35 × 9,426.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.03x = 221,433,463.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,433,463.76/15,668.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,132.83

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